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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 581.94 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 581.94 and 364.30 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 581.94 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/581.94 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 581.94 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 212,000.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,000.74/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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